Death of A Loved One

Mary S – Dogs

Mary talks about how special dogs are and how much they helped her grief

Karyn and Aidan – The what if game and guilt

Karyn and Aidan explain how they have dealt with guilt

Jackie – Finger painting and grief

Jackie discusses how finger painting help her with her feelings while she was grieving the loss of her mother and sister

Craig – My Cumulative Grief

Craig shares his story of experiencing a series of significant losses over the course of two years. He talks about the shock, grief, and uncertainty he felt during this time, and how he coped with the accumulation of loss.Craig’s story is a reminder that grief is a normal and natural response to loss, but it can be overwhelming when it comes in waves. If you are experiencing grief, it is important to reach out for support from friends, family, or a therapist. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and everyone experiences it differently. The important thing is to be patient with yourself and to allow yourself to feel your emotions.

Karyn and Aidan – Supporting each other

Karyn and Aidan talk about how they supported each other and how they coped with John being hospitalized

Hope – Benefits of play in helping kids work through grief

Hope discusses how recreation and play can help kids understand deal with their loss.

Holly – Singing in the last days

Holly talks about her partner’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis, the pandemic, their decisions, faith and how singing

Adrianna – Therapy and loss

Adrianna talks about how different kinds of therapy helps

Andrea – Grieving during a pandemic

Andrea discusses the challenges of grieving during a pandemic

Krista – “It’s ok to be uncomfortable”

Krista discusses ways to move forward.

Kate – Triggers

Kate discusses how she deals with her emotions when something triggers her grief

Jean – It’s all about love

Jean talks about losing her husband to a heart attack on valentines day